Hematology/Anemia FNP Exam Questions and
Answers| Latest Update
When prescribing erythropoietin supplementation, the NP considers that:
A. the adrenal glands are its endogenous source.
B. the addition of micronutrient supplementation needed for erythropoiesis is advisable.
C. its use is as an adjunct in treating thrombocytopenia.
D. with its use, the RBC life span is prolonged.
B
When the cause of a macrocytic anemia is uncertain, the most commonly recommended
additional testing includes which of the following?
A. haptoglobin and reticulocyte count.
B. Schilling test and gastric biopsy.
C. methylmalonic acid and homocysteine.
D. transferrin and prealbumin.
C
Which of the following food-based allergies is likely to be found in adults and children?
A. milk
B. egg
C. soy
D. peanut
,D
In health, the ratio of hemoglobin to hematocrit is usually:
A. 1:1.
B. 1:2.
C. 1:3.
D. 1:4.
C
Which of the following is most consistent with iron-deficiency anemia?
A. low mean corpuscular volume (MCV), normal mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH)
B. low MCV, low MCH
C. low MCV, elevated MCH
D. normal MCV, normal MCH
B
Risk factors for folate-deficiency anemia include:
A. menorrhagia.
B. chronic ingestion of overcooked foods.
C. use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
D. gastric atrophy
B
,One of the earliest laboratory markers in evolving macrocytic or microcytic anemia is:
A. an increase in RBC distribution width (RDW).
B. a reduction in measurable hemoglobin.
C. a low MCH level.
D. an increased platelet count.
A
The use of a systemic corticosteroid in the treatment of anaphylaxis is primarily helpful for:
A. treatment of the most acute symptoms.
B. minimization of a protracted allergic response.
C. prevention of future episodes.
D. reducing the risk of fatality associated with the event.
B
Approximately 90% of the body's erythropoietin is produced by the kidney.
A. True
B. False
A
The body's normative response to anemia is reticulocytopenia.
A. True
B. False
, B
which ethnic grp has the highest overall cancer incidence rate?
a. native americans
b. asian and pacificislanders
c. hispanics
d. african americans
a. an increase in immunoglobulin A and G antibodies
physiological changes in the immune system of older adults include:
a. an increase in immunoglobulin A and G antibodies
b. a high rate of T-lymphocyte proliferation
c. an increase in the number of cytotoxic T cells
d. an increase in CD8, which affects regulation of the immune system
c. clotrimazole troches (10mg) 5x daily or nystatin (mycostatin) suspension 500,000-1,000,000
unites 3-5x daily
the first choice of tx for a clt who is positive for HIV and has oral candidiasis is:
a. fluconazole (diflucan) 100mg PO daily
b. ketoconazole (nizoral) 200mg PO daily
c. clotrimazole troches (10mg) 5x daily or nystatin (mycostatin) suspension 500,000-1,000,000
unites 3-5x daily
d. griseofulvin (grisactin) 500mg bid
Answers| Latest Update
When prescribing erythropoietin supplementation, the NP considers that:
A. the adrenal glands are its endogenous source.
B. the addition of micronutrient supplementation needed for erythropoiesis is advisable.
C. its use is as an adjunct in treating thrombocytopenia.
D. with its use, the RBC life span is prolonged.
B
When the cause of a macrocytic anemia is uncertain, the most commonly recommended
additional testing includes which of the following?
A. haptoglobin and reticulocyte count.
B. Schilling test and gastric biopsy.
C. methylmalonic acid and homocysteine.
D. transferrin and prealbumin.
C
Which of the following food-based allergies is likely to be found in adults and children?
A. milk
B. egg
C. soy
D. peanut
,D
In health, the ratio of hemoglobin to hematocrit is usually:
A. 1:1.
B. 1:2.
C. 1:3.
D. 1:4.
C
Which of the following is most consistent with iron-deficiency anemia?
A. low mean corpuscular volume (MCV), normal mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH)
B. low MCV, low MCH
C. low MCV, elevated MCH
D. normal MCV, normal MCH
B
Risk factors for folate-deficiency anemia include:
A. menorrhagia.
B. chronic ingestion of overcooked foods.
C. use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
D. gastric atrophy
B
,One of the earliest laboratory markers in evolving macrocytic or microcytic anemia is:
A. an increase in RBC distribution width (RDW).
B. a reduction in measurable hemoglobin.
C. a low MCH level.
D. an increased platelet count.
A
The use of a systemic corticosteroid in the treatment of anaphylaxis is primarily helpful for:
A. treatment of the most acute symptoms.
B. minimization of a protracted allergic response.
C. prevention of future episodes.
D. reducing the risk of fatality associated with the event.
B
Approximately 90% of the body's erythropoietin is produced by the kidney.
A. True
B. False
A
The body's normative response to anemia is reticulocytopenia.
A. True
B. False
, B
which ethnic grp has the highest overall cancer incidence rate?
a. native americans
b. asian and pacificislanders
c. hispanics
d. african americans
a. an increase in immunoglobulin A and G antibodies
physiological changes in the immune system of older adults include:
a. an increase in immunoglobulin A and G antibodies
b. a high rate of T-lymphocyte proliferation
c. an increase in the number of cytotoxic T cells
d. an increase in CD8, which affects regulation of the immune system
c. clotrimazole troches (10mg) 5x daily or nystatin (mycostatin) suspension 500,000-1,000,000
unites 3-5x daily
the first choice of tx for a clt who is positive for HIV and has oral candidiasis is:
a. fluconazole (diflucan) 100mg PO daily
b. ketoconazole (nizoral) 200mg PO daily
c. clotrimazole troches (10mg) 5x daily or nystatin (mycostatin) suspension 500,000-1,000,000
unites 3-5x daily
d. griseofulvin (grisactin) 500mg bid
